Marcello Nizzoli
Marcello Nizzoli was an industrial designer, the most important of the Italian XX century, the father of the most famous typewriter Olivetti.
Marcello Nizzoli (Boretto, 1887 - Camogli, 1969) was an industrial designer, architect and painter, the most important of the Italian XX century, the father of the most famous typewriter Olivetti, symbol of modern Italian and non-war industrial revival with exhibits including the MOMA in New York.
After graduating from the Art Institute of Parma began to be known as a painter, joining the group New Trends and creating posters for Campari.
In the 30s he taught at the ISIA in Monza.
He took part in the preparation of various exhibitions including the Exhibition of the Fascist Revolution (1932), the Air Show (1934), the Hall of Victory VI to the Milan Triennial in 1936.
Its fame is mainly linked to Olivetti where at the end of the 30s began to work as a copywriter and later as a designer, creating, among other things, the famous Letter 22.
At the same time he worked as an architect for making numerous buildings such as the company Olivetti. In 1966 he received the Honorary Degree of Doctor in architecture from Milan-based Politecnico.
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